It’s the Sanrio character’s first South-east Asian outlet in Singapore

By Samantha Francis

Don’t forget to take a photo at the iconic Pompompurin gate!

Move over, Hello Kittyand DC Comics. Here comes another utterly adorable theme cafe to throw us all into a frenzy.

Pompompurin — better known as the sunshine yellow, golden retriever dog character in Sanrio’s line up — will be the star of a new cafe opening on Apr 18 at Orchard Central.

Diners can expect 1,900sqf worth of Instagram-worthy (and hopefully equally delicious) food and beverages, character-themed merchandise and Japanese service, all enveloped in the charm of the Sanrio character.

According to the Managing Director of Create Restaurants Asia, Mr. Kawaguchi Kiyoshi, “Purin was ranked #1 in the Sanrio Character ranking in 2015, which is a testament of his popularity around the world.” Excuse us, but what happened to the mouthless cat?

Nonetheless, we can’t wait to gush over the cafe, which will feature the signature Pompompurin Gate as well as four 4-seater booths that replicate the “Tomodachi House” (translated as Friends House), each featuring one of Purin’s friends — Bagel the Squirrel, Coconut the Monkey, Mint the Frog and Macaroon the Golden Retriever.

Until Apr 18 rolls around, check out these 5 adorable items on the menu:

3. Pompompurin’s Banana & Caramel Pancake

4. Taco Rice in a Cup of Friendship

Can you bear to bite into Pompompurin and his best friend, Muffin the hamster? Diners are recommended to enjoy this Mexican taco-inspired dish by overturning the perfectly-sculpted rice and sour cream onto the bed of tasty meat sauce and vegetables.